Muskegon Public Safety Director Jeffrey Lewis says the building was swamped by smoke. He described the conditions as “pretty horrific.” The foundry had oils and metal dust, which can fuel a fire.
The Muskegon Chronicle says the foundry is part of the Port City Group. It makes aluminum die castings for the auto industry, including General Motors, Toyota and Subaru.

Port City Group Chief Executive John Essex tells the newspaper that the plant will be rebuilt and workers will keep their jobs.